Civil  War Artillery Day at Fort Ward

Learn about the role and equipment of Civil War artillerymen in the Defenses of Washington on Saturday, Sept. 17, when Fort Ward Museum presents Civil War Artillery Day. This free living history program is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will appeal to Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. The event is weather dependent. Admission is free.

The program features reenactors from the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, a Union regiment stationed at Fort Ward during the Civil War.   The unit will interpret the duties and soldier life of typical artillerymen assigned to forts in the Washington area.  Activities will include cannon firing demonstrations in the restored Northwest bastion of the fort at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., artillery equipment displays, and camp life scenarios.